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Error analysis- MULTIPLY AND DIVIDE DECIMALS

Beverly's snake measured 3.2 feet long. when it is measured again, it is 1.4 times as long. How long is Beverly's pet snake?
3.2+1.4= 4.6
Plz, identify The error.
Correct the work.
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User SoundStage
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4.48 feet, you added instead of multiplying
User Jarry
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Answer:

The correct answer is 4.48 feet long.

Explanation:

The error is that you accidentally added instead of multiplying 3.2 and 1.4.

User Raviraj
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